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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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