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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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