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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently 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 learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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