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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like 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. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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