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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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