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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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