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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are 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 many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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