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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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