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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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