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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses 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 numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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