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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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