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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students 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 many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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