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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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