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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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