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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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