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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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