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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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