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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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