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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students 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 numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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