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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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