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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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