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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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