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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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