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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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