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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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