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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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