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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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