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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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