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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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