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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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