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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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