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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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