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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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