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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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