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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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