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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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