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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies 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 teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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