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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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