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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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