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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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