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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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