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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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