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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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