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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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