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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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