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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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