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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are 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 several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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