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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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