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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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