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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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