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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free 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 several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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