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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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