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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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