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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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