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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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