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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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