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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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