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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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