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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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