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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with 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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