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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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