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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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