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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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