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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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