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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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