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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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