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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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