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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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