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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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