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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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