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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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