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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important 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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