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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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