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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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