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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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