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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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