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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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