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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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