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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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