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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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