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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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