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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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