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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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