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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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