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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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