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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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