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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are 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 quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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