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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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