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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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