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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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