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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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