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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners 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 several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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