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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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