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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are 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 many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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