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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around 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 several issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important 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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