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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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