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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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