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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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