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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses 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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