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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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