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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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