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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs 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 topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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