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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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