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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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