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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly 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 several issues that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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