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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically 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 several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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