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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners 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 a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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