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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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