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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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