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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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