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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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