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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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