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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education