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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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