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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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