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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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