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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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