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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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