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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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