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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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