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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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