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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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