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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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