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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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