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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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