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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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