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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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