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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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