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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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