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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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