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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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