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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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