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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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