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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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