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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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