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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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