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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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