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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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