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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free 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 numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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