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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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