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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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