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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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