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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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