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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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