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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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