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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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