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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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