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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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