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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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