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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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