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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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