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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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