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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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