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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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