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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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