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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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