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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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