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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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