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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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