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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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