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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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