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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students 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 a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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