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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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