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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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