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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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