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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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