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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students 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 several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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