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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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