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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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