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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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