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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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