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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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