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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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