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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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