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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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