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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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