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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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