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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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