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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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