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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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