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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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