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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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