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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always 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 numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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