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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses 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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