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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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