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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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