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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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