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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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