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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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