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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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