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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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