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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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