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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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