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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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