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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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