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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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