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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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