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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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