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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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