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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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