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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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