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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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