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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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