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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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