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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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