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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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