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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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