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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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