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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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