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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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