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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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