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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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