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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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