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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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