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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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