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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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