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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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