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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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