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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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