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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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