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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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