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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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