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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the 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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