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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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