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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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