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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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