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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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