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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 (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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