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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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