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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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