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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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