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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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