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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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