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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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