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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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