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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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