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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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