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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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