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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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