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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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