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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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