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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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