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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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