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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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