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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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