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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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