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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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