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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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