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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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