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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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