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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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