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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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