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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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