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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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