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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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