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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major 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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