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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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