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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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