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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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