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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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