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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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