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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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