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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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