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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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