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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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