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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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