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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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