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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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