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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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