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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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