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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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