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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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