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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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