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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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