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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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