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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting 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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