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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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