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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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