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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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