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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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