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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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