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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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