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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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