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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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