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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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