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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are 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 numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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