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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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