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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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