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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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