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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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