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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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