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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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