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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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