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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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