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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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