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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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