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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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