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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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