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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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