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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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