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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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