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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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