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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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