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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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