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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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