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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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