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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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