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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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