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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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