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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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