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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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