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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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