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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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