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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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