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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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