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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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