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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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