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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free 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 several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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