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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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