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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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