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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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