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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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