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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition