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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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