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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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