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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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