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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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