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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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