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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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