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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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