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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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