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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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