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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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