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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are 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 several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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