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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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