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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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