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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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