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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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