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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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