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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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