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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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