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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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