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As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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