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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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