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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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