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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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