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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners 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 topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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