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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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