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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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