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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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