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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily 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 a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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