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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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