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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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