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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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