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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally 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 a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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