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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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