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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally 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 many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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