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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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