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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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