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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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