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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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