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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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