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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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