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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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