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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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