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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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