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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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