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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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