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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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