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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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