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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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