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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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