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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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