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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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