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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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