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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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