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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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