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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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