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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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