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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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