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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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