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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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