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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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