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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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