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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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