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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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