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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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