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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are 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 many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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