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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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