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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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