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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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