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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education