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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free 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 quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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