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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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