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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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