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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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