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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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