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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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