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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key 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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