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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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