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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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