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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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