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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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