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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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