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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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