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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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