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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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