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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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