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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students 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 several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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