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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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