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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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