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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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