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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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