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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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