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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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