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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. 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 need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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