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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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