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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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