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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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