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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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