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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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