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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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