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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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