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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students 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 distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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