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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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