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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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