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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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