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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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