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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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