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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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