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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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