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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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