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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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