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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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