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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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