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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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