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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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