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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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