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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners 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 massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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