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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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