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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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