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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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