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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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