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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily 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 have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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