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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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