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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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