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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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