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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire 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. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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