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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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