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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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