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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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