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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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