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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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