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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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