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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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