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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually 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 online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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