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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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