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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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