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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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