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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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