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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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