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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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