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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners 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 distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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