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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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