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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily 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 numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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