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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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