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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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