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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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