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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative 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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