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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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