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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free 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 variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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