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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly 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 lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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