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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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