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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly 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 topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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