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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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