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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers 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 assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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