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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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