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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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