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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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