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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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