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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free 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 issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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