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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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