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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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