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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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