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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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