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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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