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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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