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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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