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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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