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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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