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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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