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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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