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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants 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. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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