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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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