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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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