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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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