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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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