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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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