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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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