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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major 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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