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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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