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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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