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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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