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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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