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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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