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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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