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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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