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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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