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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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