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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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