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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students 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 subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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