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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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